River Of Words: The Story Of William Carlos Williams (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
This was on my coworkers "recommendation" stack and it looked good. Then I saw it was all poetry and I thought "aahhhh" I can appreciate poetry but I don't love love it. But this instead was about a regular JOE, who liked to write poems, went to Medical School, but always wrote poems. Sometimes they rhymed some time they didn't. I enjoyed this and learned a lot about William Carol Williams (an unfortunate name...like Phil Phillps or Adam Adamsom) What I read of his poetry they aren't sappy, flowery or allegoric or layer upon layer of subtext obnoxious and symbolism, it seems beautiful and straight forward...my kind of poetry ! AR Reading level: 4.6Interest level: 2nd to 8th gradeWilliam Carlos Williams becomes a doctor but has a true passion for poetry. In this biography of his life, readers will follow William from childhood to adulthood as he becomes a doctor in order to make money but writes poetry as his true passion. The book also has poems by Williams. Children who enjoy poetry or biographies will enjoy this book.
What do You think about River Of Words: The Story Of William Carlos Williams (2011)?
A pretty much perfect blend of biography, poetry, and art.
—Jeannine
Great biography that is beautifully illustrated.
—euphoricallyelaine
